The big day is finally here. Opening Day in Detroit, and we’re going to have a good time. It doesn’t hurt that the season begins with the foe the Tigers will need to take down to ever reclaim control over the AL Central. With the Chicago White Sox first on the docket, the intensity level
The year was 1967. The location was the baseball diamond at Mackenzie High School. And with one swing of the bat, Mike Price’s life would be changed forever with help from a Tigers baseball cap and a three-sport standout named Marvin Gurley. “Marvin was a star on the baseball, football and basketball teams at Mackenzie.
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“Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.” — Yogi Berra It is love, isn’t it? Love brings you back. Love makes you smile with the morning sun. Love lets you believe, even when it makes no sense to believe. It’s love that will draw Detroit fans outdoors
The Mariners have signed right-hander Jairo Diaz to a minor league deal, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Diaz had an excellent season for the Rockies in 2019, throwing 57 2/3 innings out of their bullpen. His 4.53 ERA might not look impressive at first glance, but for someone calling Coors Field home
TOLEDO, OH.: RHP Michael Pineda and the Mud Hens pitching staff limited the Red Wings to two hits and a single run through eight innings, but Rochester rallied in the ninth and outlasted Toledo, 8-5, in twelve innings on Thursday evening at Fifth Third Field. In his first appearance as TOLEDO, OH.: RHP Michael Pineda
Detroit — It’s likely to be a little wet and a little cold Friday afternoon, but with the Mardi Gras atmosphere that Opening Day brings to this city and the adrenalin that will be created by a jam-packed house at Comerica Park, who’s going to feel it? “It feels great,” Tigers manager AJ Hinch said in
Opening Day in Detroit is a tradition unlike any other, and this year, Tigers fans are especially interested in seeing a team of impact players make their mark in the franchise’s storied history.
Detroit — As life and career changes go, the timing was tough. Five years ago, Chris Ilitch took over as chairman and CEO of the Tigers — as well as the Red Wings — shortly after his father, Mike, died. The teams’ concurrent runs of playoff contention were over. Major decisions beckoned. Chris Ilitch, now 56, assumed control
Detroit’s own Jack White talks with our John Keating ahead of singing the anthem at Comerica Park on Opening Day.
Our John Keating sits down with new Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows, who’s experienced a few whirlwind days ahead of Opening Day.
During the 2010s, the Tigers were a force to be reckoned with on Opening Day in Detroit. From 2009-2017, the Tigers won nine straight openers in Detroit. Even in the valley of its rebuild, Detroit has still managed to go .500 over its last four Detroit Opening Days, bringing its overall record of 68-52-1 since 1901.
Spencer Torkelson popped into the dugout for the first time as an official member of the Detroit Tigers. He turned the corner and stuffed an extra Wilson glove into a cubby hole above the bat rack. “Gotta be ready,” he said Thursday afternoon, walking toward the outfield to warm up. Yes, we are all ready. For
We’re all about forecasting the future at MLB Pipeline. While much of our work entails evaluating the long-term value of prospects in the Minors or the Draft, we also made some very specific predictions a year ago to celebrate the opening of the 2021 Minor League season. Our best call last year was Sam nailing
First hits, homers and strikeouts. Don’t forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/MLBClassics Follow us elsewhere too: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlb/ & https://www.instagram.com/mlbvault/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mlb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/share/user/656… Visit our site for all baseball news, stats and scores! https://www.mlb.com/
Pujols MLB debut. Don’t forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/MLBClassics Follow us elsewhere too: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlb/ & https://www.instagram.com/mlbvault/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mlb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/share/user/656… Visit our site for all baseball news, stats and scores! https://www.mlb.com/
April 07, 2022 ‘IT’S SOMETHING SPECIAL’ For the first time since 2006, a pitcher is making his Tigers debut as the team’s Opening Day starter. For the first time since 1959, a pitcher is making his Tigers debut as the Opening Day starter in Detroit. Eduardo Rodriguez has some sneaky history on his hands as
Detroit Tigers new outfielder Austin Meadows talks April 5, 2022 about his trade to the team from the Tampa Bay Rays. For more Detroit and Michigan news, sports and entertainment, follow the Detroit Free Press on: Facebook – https://bit.ly/2T7zuV9 Twitter – https://bit.ly/2JeixbW Instagram – https://bit.ly/2Chb7hR Online – https://www.freep.com #tigers #detroittigers #mlb
Detroit — A couple of days ago, the Tigers had their roster just about set, except for maybe the last two spots in the bullpen. Then in rapid succession, Andrew Chafin’s groin tightens, Derek Hill tweaks a hamstring, Jose Cisnero’s shoulder aches, Riley Greene breaks a bone in his foot and suddenly chaos ensues less
Major League Baseball has returned to us after a long, long winter of discontent. With the regular season about to get underway, it’s time for our yearly exercise in futility. The longer many of us have covered the game, the more apt we become to just throw up our hands and scream about the various